Some Arena Football League (AFL) game balls featured pink stripes as part of a league-wide initiative to support breast cancer awareness.
This was typically done during games played in October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) or during specific designated games as part of the AFL’s partnership with breast cancer charities and foundations. The pink stripes and laces symbolized solidarity with breast cancer survivors and helped raise awareness for early detection, research funding, and support for those affected by the disease.